Happy Monday! As the summer rolls on, we thought we’d share a little disclaimer: Stop hanging off of moving vehicles, SoFlo. A Lyft Line or an Uber Pool is way cheaper than a hospital bill.

Now, let’s discuss some dollars and cents.

Even if you didn't wake up to this view, we still wanna wish you a good morning. (📸: @miaexplore)

LET’S TALK MONEY

No, not your money. The county’s money – and how they should spend it. A $7.8 billion budget is no joke, and right now commissioners are making really important decisions about it. There’s room for you in the room.

WHAT'S NEW IN THE 305

Not in the cards. Last week, City of Miami commissioners dealt a tough hand to the developers planning a new poker room and jai alai fronton in Edgewater. They approved a change to the city code that would require four out of five commissioners to approve new gaming operations in the city (instead of the usual three votes). In response, the owners of Magic City Casino, and the ones granted a gambling license for the Edgewater property, are threatening to sue the city. (Miami Herald)

Foodies and nerds, unite. The hosts of the Gastropod podcast, which looks at food through a scientific lens, are coming to Miami for a food tasting and live version of their podcast. They’ll be looking to answer important questions about chocolate and the science behind aphrodisiacs, so come with an open mind and empty belly. (Miami.com)

It’s not 2016 but… Folks are still trying to understand what the hell happened in the 2016 presidential election, and a new map from the New York Times takes an even deeper dive into how support split between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Some interesting notes in the 305: Fisher Island was the only Trump-leaning spot in a sea of blue. The biggest support for Clinton came in areas like Miami Gardens, while Trump had major support in South Dade near the Redlands and out in the western ‘burbs like Miami Lakes. (New York Times)

Sacred ground. Lincoln Memorial Park, once called “The Most Negro Cemetery of the South” is the burial place for several of Miami’s black pioneers, including D.A. Dorsey, the city’s first black millionaire, and H.E.S. Reeves, the founder of the Miami Times. But the cemetery itself fell into disrepair. Now it’s the focus of an exhibit at the Coral Gables Museum, with the goal of encouraging Miamians to dig into Lincoln Memorial’s history. Be sure to peep the gorgeous photos in the story. (Miami Herald)

More boats than trees. Years after about about 300 mangroves were illegally cut down to make way for the Miami International Boat Show on Virginia Key, the plans to replace the trees are still caught in a lot of red tape. Long story short: There was no real agreement between City of Miami and county officials on the best way to replace the trees, and in the midst of another hurricane season, local officials are worried because mangroves provide crucial protection against storm surge.(Miami Herald)

Private school prejudice. Current and former students at Miami Country Day, one of the 305’s top schools, said the private school has had a longstanding problem with racist bullying. Black students described being called a “coon” or “ghetto” in class and noticing white students speaking to black students in ebonics. The school has taken steps to diversify the student body in recent years, but many students still think more should be done to address the issue. (We agree.) (WLRN)

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🇳🇬Thursday: Get thinking at this screening about African film with filmmaker Andrew Dosunmu. (Downtown)

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THAT’S ALL FOR TODAY.

But for all the foodies out there, be sure to check this list of restaurants every Miamian should try. It includes classics like Versailles, Tropical Chinese, Casola’s and more, so dig in.

We’ll see ya tomorrow. And we wouldn’t turn down a Casola’s pizza, if you’re feeling generous.